Software Engineer
Location: GR, I, Athens
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Telecommunications
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
As a Software Engineer you will be part of a highly skilled team heavily involved in all phases of our software delivery process, from development to quality assurance, deployment and seamless operation. Your role will require solid software development skills, but also a broader view and exposure to systems, networks and databases. You will focus on various tools development, middleware and infrastructure architecture, system profiling and troubleshooting.The role is based in Athens-GreeceKey AccountabilitiesDrive the profiling, performance tuning and troubleshooting processes of our software systemsDevelop the infrastructure and the tools required to improve and expand our core servicesImprove our software deployment and service delivery process

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceBSc/MSc in Computer Science or equivalent3+ years of full time experience as a Software EngineerDiverse background, including both software development and hands-on system, application, and/or database administrationHands-on experience with software development in Java or PythonExperience with software and system troubleshootingSolid understanding of web architecture and web-related protocolsWorking knowledge of SQLPersonal CharacteristicsAbility to pursue complicated technical problems with limited data and come up with solid engineering solutionsAbility to work well under pressure with track record of meeting deadlines in challenging situationsTeam playerDependable, reliable, with clear thinking and attention to detailFlexible work style to get the job done without compromising quality standards.

Benefits:
Salary &amp; BenefitsWe offer a very competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on candidates’ qualifications and skills. By joining the Software Delivery team, you will be exposed to an international environment in a very dynamic and progressive group.